Pliers are dental instruments designed to guide, grasp and place dental items to and from the oral cavity. They can also hold, bend, contour, and shape various wires and other dental materials. Pliers come in different shapes, angles, and sizes; each style is designed for specific purposes. Some pliers have a locking mechanism and a spring mechanism that quickly opens and closes the pliers.
Table 1: Comparison of Top 5 Dental Pliers by Digits
| Dental Pliers | Manufacturer Name | Maximum Wire Size | Overall Length | Package Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slim Weingart Utility Pliers | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. | N/A | N/A | 1/Pkg |
| Straight Bracket Utility Removing Pliers | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. | 0.030″ | N/A | 1/Pkg |
| Long Posterior Band Removing Utility Pliers | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. | N/A | N/A | 1/Pkg |
| Wire Forming Pliers – Rectangular Arch Bending Pliers | Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc. | 0.022″ x 0.025″ | N/A | 1/Pkg |
| Pliers – Clasp Adjusting | Rocky Mountain Orthodontic | 0.030″ | N/A | 1/Pkg |
Table 2: Comparison of Top 5 Dental Pliers by Features
| Dental Pliers | Pliers Type | Application | Tip Shape | Tip Texture |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slim Weingart Utility Pliers | Weingart | Orthodontic | Angled | Serrated |
| Straight Bracket Utility Removing Pliers | Bracket Removing | Orthodontic | Straight | Smooth |
| Long Posterior Band Removing Utility Pliers | Band Removing | Orthodontic | N/A | Smooth |
| Wire Forming Pliers – Rectangular Arch Bending Pliers | Arch Bending | Orthodontic | Straight | Smooth |
| Pliers – Clasp Adjusting | Clasp Adjusting | Orthodontic | Straight | Smooth |
Table 3: Comparison of Additional Dental Pliers by Features
| Dental Pliers | Pliers Type | Application | Tip Shape | Tip Texture |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tissue Pliers – Gerald 1 x 2 7″, Straight | Gerald | Surgical | Straight | Smooth |
| Pliers, 121 lab and office | Lab and Office | Orthodontic | N/A | Smooth |
| Endodontic pliers – grooved | N/A | Restorative, Cavity Prep, Operative | Grooved | Grooved |
| Pliers, 114 johnson contouring | Johnson Contouring | Orthodontic | N/A | Smooth |
| Pliers Lingual Hammerhead® Niti | Hammer Head | Orthodontic | N/A | Smooth |
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1. Slim Weingart Utility Pliers
Hu-Friedy utility pliers are versatile, serrated tools used to place and remove archwires, pins, bands, adhesive, brackets, crowns and other auxiliaries.
- Designed in a variety of tips for each procedure
Application: Orthodontic
Includes Cutter: Non-Cutting
Locking: Non-Locking
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Material: Stainless Steel
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Pliers Type: Weingart
Tip Shape: Angled
Tip Texture: Serrated
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2. Straight Bracket Utility Removing Pliers
Utility pliers are versatile, serrated tools used in the placement and removal of archwires, pins, bands, adhesive, brackets, crowns and other auxiliaries. They are designed in a variety of tips for each procedure.
Application: Orthodontic
Includes Cutter: Non-Cutting
Locking: Non-Locking
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Material: Stainless Steel
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Pliers Type: Bracket Removing
Tip Shape: Straight
Tip Texture: Smooth
3. Long Posterior Band Removing Utility Pliers
Hu-Friedy utility pliers are versatile, serrated tools used in the placement and removal of archwires, pins, bands, adhesive, brackets, crowns and other auxiliaries.
- Designed in a variety of tips for each procedure
Application: Orthodontic
Includes Cutter: Non-Cutting
Locking: Non-Locking
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Material: Stainless Steel
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Pliers Type: Band Removing
Tip Texture: Smooth
4. Wire Forming Pliers – Rectangular Arch Bending Pliers
Rectangular Arch Bending Pliers are designed for placing first, second and third order bends. 0.070″ (1.78 mm) blade width, on wires up to 0.022″ x 0.025″ (0.53 mm x 0.64 mm). All Hu-Friedy orthodontic instruments are hand crafted from Immunity Steel® to ensure long-lasting, precision performance. The ergonomic design provides maximum comfort and safety to both dentist and patient.
Application: Orthodontic
Includes Cutter: Non-Cutting
Locking: Non-Locking
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Material: Stainless Steel
Maximum Wire Size: 0.022″ x 0.025″
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Pliers Type: Arch Bending
Tip Shape: Straight
Tip Texture: Smooth
5. Pliers – Clasp Adjusting
The Clasp Adjusting Pliers from Rocky Mountain has precision tips for accurate wire and clasp adjusting and contouring.
- Also excellent for bending of orthopedic appliances
- Box joint
Application: Orthodontic
Includes Cutter: Non-Cutting
Locking: Non-Locking
Manufacturer Name: Rocky Mountain Orthodontic
Material: Stainless Steel
Maximum Wire Size: 0.030″
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Pliers Type: Clasp Adjusting
Tip Shape: Straight
Tip Texture: Smooth
6. Tissue Pliers – Gerald 1
Tissue forceps/pliers used to grasp and stabilize soft tissue during suturing.
Application: Surgical
Includes Cutter: Non-Cutting
Locking: Non-Locking
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Overall Length: 7″
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Pliers Type: Gerald
Tip Shape: Straight
Tip Texture: Smooth
7. Pliers, 121 Lab and Office
Vantage 121 Stainless Steel Laboratory “Office” Pliers from Miltex are serrated for wire bending and general use.
- High quality German stainless steel
- Product wears well and will last a long time, maximizing instrument investment
- Matte finish – reduces the glare from overhead lighting
Application: Orthodontic
Design Number: 121
Includes Cutter: Non-Cutting
Locking: Non-Locking
Manufacturer Name: Miltex by Integra
Material: Stainless Steel
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Pliers Type: Lab and Office
Tip Texture: Smooth
8. Endodontic Pliers – Grooved
Endodontic pliers are dental instruments commonly used in restorative, cavity prep and operative procedures.
Manufacturer Name: PREMIER DENTAL PRODUCTS CO
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Tip Shape: Grooved
Tip Type: Grooved
9. Pliers, 114 Johnson Contouring
Crown and Band Contouring Pliers from Miltex are used for fitting stainless steel crowns.
- High quality German stainless steel
- Product wears well and will last a long time, maximizing instrument investment
- Matte finish – reduces the glare from overhead lighting
Application: Orthodontic
Design Number: 114
Includes Cutter: Non-Cutting
Locking: Non-Locking
Manufacturer Name: Miltex by Integra
Material: Stainless Steel
Old Manufacturer #: 74-30
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Pliers Type: Johnson Contouring
Tip Texture: Smooth
10. Pliers Lingual Hammerhead® Niti
All Hu-Friedy orthodontic instruments are hand-crafted from Immunity Steel® to ensure long-lasting, precision performance. The ergonomic design provides maximum comfort and safety to both dentist and the patient.
Application: Orthodontic
Includes Cutter: Non-Cutting
Locking: Non-Locking
Manufacturer Name: Hu-Friedy Mfg Co. Inc.
Maximum Wire Size: 0.025″
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Pliers Type: Hammer Head
Tip Texture: Smooth
